realme 15 5G vs RedMagic 9S Pro
46.7Performance56.6
88.3Display57.1
49.8Camera51.5
79.8Battery75.1
73.3Features86.7
8 spec wins — realme 15 5G3 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro
InnoReviews verdict
realme 15 5G wins this phone face-off, 64.9 to 62.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+31) and battery (+5). RedMagic 9S Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 15 5G
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 57
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 75
- 306% higher Peak brightness: 6,500 nits vs 1,600 nits
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 15 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.8 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1116x2480 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi+13% | 400 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits+306% | 1,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94 % | 93.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 15 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,277Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 7,097Top 22% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 15 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+213% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 15 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+8% | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 15 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+18% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+14% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | — |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 15 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5/6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 15 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (realme UI 6.0) | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) |
Audio
| Spec | realme 15 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |